Physician Profile
Darren Knight, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Knight
Darren Knight, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Darren trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2015. Darren is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Darren provided 9,012 services to 1,490 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (562) 534-1777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2880 ATLANTIC AVE STE 290
Long Beach, CA 90806
139 S Alvarado St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
2446 W Whittier Blvd
Montebello, CA 90640
1520 N Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92701
7100 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 100
Van Nuys, CA 91405
10942 Ramona Blvd Ste A
El Monte, CA 91731
2715 E Florence Ave
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,012 services · 1,490 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
332 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,153 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
478 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
293 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
5,880 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Long Beach 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Knight specialize in?
Dr. Knight is an eye doctor in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Knight located?
Dr. Knight is listed at 2880 Atlantic Ave Ste 290, Long Beach, CA 90806. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Knight's phone number?
The number on file is (562) 534-1777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Knight?
Dr. Knight's National Provider Identifier is 1891181095. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Knight go to medical school?
Dr. Knight attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Knight have?
Dr. Knight has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Knight do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Knight performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Knight's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Knight. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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